Hi friend,

I'm running for Iowa's Senate seat against Sen. Chuck Grassley – and trust me, I'm under no illusion that this will be easy. There's nothing easy about challenging a seven-term incumbent. But people have underestimated me my entire career in public service, and whenever they have, I've won.

I have every intention of winning and flipping Iowa blue – but with Senate control on the line, this will be one of the most expensive races in the country. In these early days, CNN and POLITICO have already reported on this high-profile race. It’s clear the only way we can win is with an unmatched grassroots movement, and to stay on track with my fundraising, I need to raise $50,000 before the month is over.

We don't have much time to hit this goal, so I'm counting on your immediate donation: Will you contribute $5 or more right now to help me win in Iowa, defeat Sen. Grassley and protect our Democratic Senate majority?

Friend, since I announced, Iowa Republicans have come together to boost up Sen. Grassley because they are scared. They know that I have a tendency to prove them wrong. I won a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives when I was just 25 and then went on to become the youngest woman ever to flip a U.S. House seat from red to blue.

With the resources to compete, I know this team has what it takes to win and flip Iowa's Senate seat from red to blue.

But when it comes to resources, Sen. Grassley can rely on his seven-term political operation and the multiple fundraising committees and super PACs with ties to his buddy Mitch McConnell. But me? I've got something better – something with grit and integrity: you, friend, and this entire grassroots team.

So let's show them what we're made of: To stay competitive, I need to raise $50,000 before the month is up, so can you please make a contribution of $5 or more now? Every dollar will go toward flipping Iowa's Senate seat from red to blue and protecting our Democratic Senate majority.

Abby